ACE AWARD SUPREME - INTERVIEWS

Third Place in Short Story, B1

1. What do you, as the writer of your works, like about your book(placed) the most?

     â–ª It's not like the other books I've written. This one focuses on different problems in the society.

2. What inspired you to write your book(placed)?

     â–ª The time we went to one of the famous resettlement area in our city for our research. They shared a lot of their stories and experiences with us and I realized, I haven't encountered a lot of books about their story so why not write one?

3. What inspired/inspires you to write?

     â–ª Famous books like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. I told myself, I also want to create books which the people will adore someday.

4. Do you get writer's block frequently ? If so, what do you do to combat it?

     â–ª Yup, I spend time off wattpad. I go out with my friends to find inspiration.

5. How long have you been writing?

     â–ª Started writing when I was in second grade and now I'm in my first year of college.

6. What was the name of your first work?

     â–ª Summer's Birthday (It's a short story).

7. Do you have any thoughts, any comments you wish to say upon winning in the Ace Awards?

     â–ª I've joined various contests and there is one thing I've learned. Not everyone will like your book. I got bad reviews on my book Helpless, saying that it's too plain and too serious. But I also got good comments, saying that it's very timely and tackles important topics. MWell, people have different tastes and we should respect that. y point is, don't stop writing because someone doesn't like your book. There's millions of people out there. Don't let a couple of people stop you from your passion.

8. At what time are you usually more productive? Why so?

     â–ª I would say at night? 'Cause it's more peaceful at night and you can think more properly.

9. What would you like to say to your readers as a token of appreciation for reading your book?

     â–ª Thank you for spending your time on reading my book. You guys are one my inspirations in writing. I hope you'll keep on loving my books and supporting me â¤

10. What is your take on the genres you have written in?

     â–ª You can't compare on genre to another. Each genre has its own charm.

11. What do you like the most about writing? Why do you like it?

     â–ª Writing has no limits and restrictions. You can write about anything and everything.

12. Do you have anything to say to motivate your readers who wish to become an author like you?

     â–ª Always be a dreamer and never stop believing. You might not get there today, but remember, everyone has different paths. Yours is different from theirs. But one thing is for sure, you'll get there.

13. What are your hobbies, besides writing? Why are they so?

     â–ª Reading. It takes you to a lot of places. And of course, you learn a lot from reading.

14. Do you find writing to be something you would pursue as a career, or only as a hobby?

     â–ª I really want to pursue it as a career. Let's see what the future has in store for me.

15. Give us a small description of yourself!

     â–ª Well, I'm asian and I love reading books about mythology and history.

Interviewing BananaZurc.